Health & Wellness

Nurses from a unit at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

How to Avoid Pressure Injuries

Being confined to a bed or chair can lead to what are commonly known as pressure wounds or bed sores. A group of nurses implemented a program so that their patients would no longer suffer from them.

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DHMC Mechanical Engineering Supervisor Bruce Spencer with DHMC Allergist Erin Reigh, MD, MS, in front of a pollen-counting station.

Monitoring Pollen Close to Home

If you suffer from spring allergies in the Upper Valley, this pollen-counting station provides data on pollen levels near you.

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Gary L. Freed, Jr., MD, with an OR team

A Morning Surgery in the OR

Team members here bring passion, commitment, and urgency to their work. Because they work at a teaching hospital, they also strive to learn, always putting patient health first. Learn about the many people involved in an OR procedure.

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A bowl of peanut butter with peanuts

Foods With the Magnesium Your Body Needs

Magnesium is essential for your health. But many people aren’t getting enough magnesium in their diet. Find out which foods could provide you what you need.

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Training for a marathon? Prepare your run with these 4 tips

Follow these top marathon training tips from Scott Klass, MD, MS, Sports Medicine doctor at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and New London Hospital.

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How to Protect Yourself and Others From Measles Outbreaks

Measles cases are spiking, but the virus is almost entirely preventable through the MMR vaccine.

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Chickens in winter

What You Need to Know About Avian Influenza Virus

Find out about infection rates and how to protect yourself from what is more formally called Influenza A subtype H5N1 and less formally, bird flu.

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Ingredients for heart-healthy Smokey Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Your Heart-Healthy Chili Recipe

Looking for a healthy dish to serve during the Super Bowl? Try this recipe that is also good for your heart.

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Woman not feeling well in bed

​How Do You Know if You Have COVID-19, Flu, or RSV?

This winter season, many people are getting infected with COVID-19, the flu, and RSV. Find out the symptoms, how they differ, and how best to protect yourself.

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An image of WMUR’s Steve Bottari interviewing Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Chief Quality Officer Michael S. Calderwood, MD, MPH

Staying Healthy When Illness Spreads: Your Questions Answered

What can you do to protect yourself from the surge in respiratory illnesses in New Hampshire? Michael Calderwood, MD, MPH, answers questions from WMUR viewers on how to cope now and throughout the rest of the year.

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